Authorities search for missing pregnant woman

January 2, 2014

Officials launched a search for Melissa Rene Sowders, who was reported missing after she was last seen the day after Christmas. Sowders, who is two months pregnant, reportedly told friends she was going to the restaurant to meet her estranged husband and youngest daughter.

Harris County Sheriff's Office

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Melissa Rene Sowders is known to drive a white, 1995 Honda Accord, four-door similar to this one. Her car bears Texas license plate CL3H494 and the driver’s door is black.